Present Tense Awareness © Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) FAQ’s:
“We have tried everything. Nothing works! Does Present Tense Awareness©
(PTA) instill respect in my child? ” Like all living things, children need to feel
safe, and comfortable from the inside out. When children are confident that their
needs will be taken into consideration, they become more respectful. PTA
teaches the power of connection, empathy & collaboration with all living things.
“My child doesn’t have any problems. What can my child gain from PTA or an
Equine\Animal Assisted Learning (EAL\AAT) program?”
All lives – young
and old - are works in progress. Discovering a new passion, strength or talent
provides room for growth and learning. PTA is all about self-awareness,
creativity and experience and learning how to connect the dots in order to
strengthen resilience and motivation.
“What is PTA\ EAL & Horse Whispering?” PTA Natural Horsemanship & EAL
provide a safe, non-judgmental space for self-discovery in which children
experience and learn the art of kinship, unity and respect for horses. PTA\EAL
teaches children and adults how to do this with humans, too.
“My child is well behaved most of the time but can throw a fit for no reason.
How will this help?” Every kind of behavior is a reaction or response to
something. By becoming aware of and understanding horses, children and
adults can also become better aware of their own feelings and needs and learn
how to express themselves appropriately. PTA teaches that self-responsibility –
understanding and changing the things we each can about our selves, has a
positive ripple effect on all living things around us.
“What if I have no -or tons of- horse experience?” PTA starts from the ground
up. Riding is the very last step. Even the most experienced horseman can benefit
from learning what it means to be an empathetic and self-aware human from the
ground up.
“How can PTA help me to better parent my child?” PTA is all about teaching
life and problem skills. Most specifically: conscious communication – verbal and
non-verbal. These tools and skills provide the foundation for improving
parenting and virtually any life experience.
“Can PTA solve all my problems with my family?” Relationships are the school
of life. And families are universes in miniature. PTA provides problems solving
tools and life skills that can be utilized in any situation by everyone. Once PTA
skills and tools are learned – you and your child have an effective problem
solving tool kit for life to share. “PTA prepares your family for any experience!”
© 2008 Karin Yapalater. Present Tense Awareness/PTA all rights reserved.